Trading Intern Review

by bp

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Lots of insights, friendly work environment, fair treatment of interns

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I get to do real work/projects and made myself really useful

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Fantastic effort on their part despite busy schedules

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Fair, I get kept occupied with my work. Well, you can't be expecting a 1-star rating on this, can you?

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Sufficient to make me feel like an important part of the team

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Good knowledge

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Loud and fun

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Extremely well-stringed

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I cannot complain

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yupp definitely

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's really expensive at Canary Wharf. But I'd say you've got to know where to go in the city. There are some really affordable ones!

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Never worked late night so I have no idea to be honest. Hey, isn't that a plus point?

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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